These Quicky Stoppages have Got to STOP

Takam took way too many unanswered shots at the end. Could he have taken a few more? Sure but to what end exactly?

The fight was over and Joyce was raining shots on his temples. He might not collapse today but Jesus he does need to be able to function when he retires.

The same people who say “let it continue” will also say “the ref should have stopped it” when Takam falls into a coma in his corner, or develops full on punch-drunk syndrome days later.

Personally I think it was a fair stoppage and we don’t need any more dead or handicapped fighters.

1. Maxim Dadashev. Died 2019 R.I.P
   
2. Patrick Day 2019 R.I.P
3. Scott Westgarth 2018 R.I.P.

I could go on but I won’t.

If we followed the idea of “Let fights be decided in the ring by the fighters” deaths in boxing would go up dramatically because these guys are warriors, most of which do not have the word quit in them.

 

That's why I like Steve smoger. He lets fights end with a natural conclusion. Look at his job in the Cotto Margarito 2 fight! Impeccable. But the thing is with 15 rounders I think a guy named boom boom ray Mancini murdered another man between rounds 13- 15 so it's only academic that they stopped it. However a 13th round would help with getting rid of so many draws. Btw they should 90 seconds in between rounds for a one minute commercial if on national TV, or else just have the corner cams in there longer, whatever, just to allow more breathing as simple as it sounds. Of course I'm saying this during pac- Spence timing because I'm worried that Manny is gonna get gassed! Btw how many times did Errol Spence hit porter in the balls. I really respect porter I do. He is flippin solid. Definitely elite fighter.

 

spot on.
i wonder how many people can watch the first gatti-ward now and not wince at gatti's complete inability to move his head?

it's okay being outraged as a fan if you feel like you got robbed of entertainment, but who's going to prop up some of these guys when they deteriorate cognitively in later life?

 

Im betting Maxim Dadashevs family wished he got an early stoppage, maybe hed still be here. I have no issues with an early stoppage, if a guy is taking unanswered punches.

 

Is that really so bad? Why is that the end of the argument? Do you know how many people die base jumping every year? But they keep doing it because the people who base jump think that their game is worth the risk. Boxing is a dangerous game. I would be okay with a few more deaths if that made it a better sport.

 

I work as an occupational psychologist and know it would take a specialized team. Speech therapists, cognitive repair sessions with a specialist and medication. It’s not pretty.

 

You're ok with boxers dying as long as it makes the fight better ? You people are boneheads

 

Then I am glad that it is not up to you.

 

Did you really just Lord Farquaad this forum...?

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Yes, I am willing to accept a more dangerous more entertaining sport. I think people who don't accept the risks are pussies. Boxing isn't even as dangerous as Rodeo, rock climbing, or motorsports. Sack up, Nancies!

 

Yep, same as I say about covid. It's a personal choice to take risks with one's health and life in a free society. Only cowards think that safety is the most important thing.

 

If he dies he dies, must be your favorite motto then.